Shepherd of the Planets: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Shepherd of the Planets: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Shepherd of the Planets is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Mattox, Alan.
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Shepherd of the Planets" by Alan Mattox is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book explores themes of exploration and interaction with alien life forms as it tells the story of Captain Renner and his crew who find themselves stranded on a desolate planet. With no means to leave, the crew must adapt to their new environment and confront the challenges that arise from their interactions with the planet's primitive inhabitants. The narrative follows Captain Renner and his small crew after their spacecraft becomes inoperable, forcing them to explore the barren planet they have landed on. As they investigate, they discover signs of an intelligent, albeit primitive, native population struggling to survive on the limited resources the planet offers. Renner takes on the role of a benevolent figure, attempting to improve the natives' living conditions by introducing agricultural practices, while also establishing a form of communication and understanding with them. The crew's journey evolves into a deeper exploration of companionship, stewardship, and the search for meaning in their new lives, reflecting on how humanity can impact alien cultures positively despite their own dire circumstances.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Shepherd of the Planets
- Author credits: Mattox, Alan
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
Related stories
